The Attack of the Wastrel

Translator: Coca5156

Editor: Drea

“What are you doing?” A loud shout boomed through the room and Gu Lingzhi dashed in, pointing a finger accusingly at ‘Rong Yuan’.

“I was wondering why you returned earlier. So you were together with this jinx while I wasn’t around? Rong Yuan, how could you do this to me?”

“Look at yourself, making so much noise here.” ‘Rong Yuan’ frowned and rudely brushed her off. He stood up and stood protectively in front of Xiao Yu, “Don’t make it sound so bad. Xiao Yu and I did not do anything wrong or inappropriate. Don’t misunderstand her and taint her reputation with your nosiness.”

“My nosiness?” Gu Lingzhi scoffed, “You two were pressed so closely to each other. If I had not returned, would you guys head into bed already?” 𝗳𝒓𝚎e𝚠𝒆𝐛𝐧𝐨v𝚎Ɩ.co𝓶

“Lingzhi!” ‘Rong Yuan’ shouted, “That’s nonsense. Xiao Yu is not such a loose woman.”

Xiao Yu sucked in her breath and her tears flowed down from her face in a stream. ‘Rong Yuan’ tried to comfort her and this infuriated Gu Lingzhi further.

“You were never like this. Since when did you become so unreasonable?”

“I am unreasonable?” Gu Lingzhi scoffed. “How can I be understanding when you are committing such hideous acts with another lady? Rong Yuan, are you forgetting who gave you a place to stay in the Spirit City? How are your abilities worth anything in Grandfather’s eyes? If you are not capable and can’t even deal with a tiny insect, why are you making a fuss out of a few words of mine? Do you even respect me if you are doing such dirty things with another lady?”

“Of course, I care about you.” ‘Rong Yuan’ immediately admitted but he suddenly felt a cold glare on him and he quickly changed his attitude again. An awkward expression crossed his face and he said, “Lingzhi, are you going to treat me like that? Am I that useless in your eyes?”

“If not?” Gu Lingzhi rolled her eyes and snickered, “You said that I have changed, but how about you? You claimed to only have eyes for me in the past. How long has it been and you have sought out another woman. Do you think I will let you off?”

“Xiao Yu is no random lady,” ‘Rong Yuan’ gritted his teeth and defended. “Didn’t you let her stay here back then? Why is it my fault now? If I have anything going on with her, it is also your fault?”

“My fault?” Gu Lingzhi boiled with rage. “So you’re admitting to have committed adultery with her?”

Suddenly, Gu Lingzhi pounced forward and clawed out at Xiao Yu who was hidden behind ‘Rong Yuan’, “Come here! Come here!” 𝗳𝓇ℯe𝓌𝚎𝚋𝓃𝚘𝚟𝘦𝑙.𝑐𝚘𝙢

“What are you doing?!” ‘Rong Yuan’ protected Xiao Yu and grabbed Gu Lingzhi by her arm. He snapped, “That is enough! You can take your anger out at me but not on her!”

“What? Is your heart aching for her now? Hand her over to me!”

‘Rong Yuan’ stood rooted to his spot, “Lingzhi, that is enough!”

“You cannot bear to let her go.” Gu Lingzhi coldly said before she took a few steps back. “Since you care about her so much, then I will let you do as you wish. You can protect her forever!”

With that final sentence, Gu Lingzhi shot a death glare at Xiao Yu before she stomped away.

“Lingzhi...” ‘Rong Yuan’ anxiously called after her when suddenly, he was pulled back by his sleeve, “Brother Rong, I am scared...”

‘Rong Yuan’ sighed and turned around, comforting Xiao Yu, “Don’t be afraid. Lingzhi would not do anything to you. I will explain things to her.”

“Will she really believe us?” Tears brimmed around Xiao Yu’s eyes, threatening to fall out. She stared puppy-eyed at ‘Rong Yuan’, “Xiao Yu only wants to stay by your side. I do not want anything else, why does she treat me like that?” Big drops of tears rolled down her face and Xiao Yu desperately tried to hold them back. She forced a smile, “Brother Rong, you should head back and explain things to Sister Gu, she would believe you.”

Yet, Xiao Yu allowed her hands to trail across ‘Rong Yuan’’s sleeve and she had no intention of letting him go. Her tears filled with longing.

“This...” Noticing Xiao Yu’s behavior, ‘Rong Yuan’ could not bear to leave. Finally, he gritted his teeth and sat down, “Forget it, she is too angry now and she will not listen to me either way. I will return when she is calmer.”

“Mm!” Xiao Yu nodded in glee and her red eyes glittered.

Instead of fuming angrily like what Xiao Yu thought she would be, Gu Lingzhi was all smiles as she bounced back into the real Rong Yuan’s arms.

“It would really be a pity if Pan Wen doesn’t pursue a career in acting. I never thought that he would be so good at it.”

“You...” Rong Yuan softly caressed Gu Lingzhi’s eyebrows and he burst into laughter as he recalled Gu Lingzhi’s performance, “You weren’t bad too.”

Rong Yuan had never imagined Gu Lingzhi’s reaction when she was angry. She was like a thorn-filled rose that could injure anyone who touched her. The nickname ‘Black Thorn’ could not be a more appropriate name for her.

After that act, Gu Lingzhi and Rong Yuan hurried to the battleground again. The beasts were still attacking them and she had to be responsible for the rotation of manpower and ensure that they had sufficient spiritual energy. Hence, she naturally forgot about Xiao Yu and ‘Rong Yuan’.

When she was done with chasing the beast horde away, Gu Lingzhi returned to see ‘Rong Yuan’, who was very drunk and Xiao Yu at the side serving him.

“How far have they progressed?” Gu Lingzhi asked Chun Tao who had suddenly appeared out of the blue.

“Huh? Little Chancellor?” Chun Tao was shocked by Gu Lingzhi’s sudden appearance and his eyes reddened, “Little Chancellor, you have finally returned.”

Chun Tao started to cry, “Little Chancellor, it’s my fault. I did not look after Master well and I allowed him and Xiao Yu to...to...”

Chun Tao could barely talk as she tried to hold back her tears. Gu Lingzhi warmly retrieved a handkerchief and wiped Chun Tao’s tears, “It is alright, don’t cry. I know, I am just asking how far they have progressed.”

Gu Lingzhi comforting and not blaming her only made Chun Tao feel even worse about herself.

She did not know what was going on either and she had tried to inform Gu Lingzhi about the unusual behaviour between Xiao Yu and ‘Rong Yuan’ after realizing it. However, every time she wanted to report to Gu Lingzhi, she would change her mind out of sympathy for Xiao Yu.

It was only until she saw Gu Lingzhi that she came to her senses and realized what she had done wrong. Even if Xiao Yu was pitiful, she was still an outsider. How could she betray the Little Chancellor?

As such, Chun Tao told Gu Lingzhi all that she knew about the situation. After Gu Lingzhi left, ‘Rong Yuan’, who was actually Pan Wen, drank some more alcohol and displayed his acting skills once again. He made a ruckus, he complained to Xiao Yu about his bitterness. He then told her about how ‘him’ and Gu Lingzhi met, fell in love, and how they ended up in the Lost Lands. He then leaned on Xiao Yu’s shoulders and asked, “Why did she become like this? How can she become like this?”

Xiao Yu pretended to be the understanding lady who comforted ‘Rong Yuan’ as she hugged him tight and gently massaged his back.

When ‘Rong Yuan’ woke up, his attitude towards Xiao Yu changed drastically. Even the way he looked at her had changed. He stared at Xiao Yu with the tenderness that Rong Yuan had when he looked at Gu Lingzhi.

As she took in what Chun Tao said, Gu Lingzhi wanted to gag. She praised herself for using the right person and she was thankful that she had not killed Pan Wen instantly. Pan Wen was a godsend and his acting was more than what Gu Lingzhi had expected.

“Little Chancellor, please instruct me on what I should do. Should I report to the Chancellor and let him take revenge for you? Xiao Yu does not understand gratitude at all. You saved her and she actually stole your husband from you. The two of them will not have a happy ending.”

“No, don’t disturb my grandfather. We will settle things among ourselves. You should just pretend that you do not know anything, I have something up my sleeve.”

Gu Lingzhi instructed. She comforted Chun Tao and then headed into the room with the real Rong Yuan who disguised himself as a guard.

Staring at the two of them, Chun Tao could not help blinking nervously. Was it just her imagination? She felt that the atmosphere between the Little Chancellor and her guard was not typical.

In the next second, the guard’s actions confirmed her suspicions. His hand swiftly moved up and rested on the Little Chancellor’s butt and he squeezed it slightly. The Little Chancellor was not angry and she only rolled her eyes at him.

Chun Tao realized why the Little Chancellor was so casual to the affair and thinking that she knew the truth, Chun Tao nodded to herself. It seemed like both ‘Rong Yuan’ and Gu Lingzhi were having an affair.

Not knowing that Gu Lingzhi had learned about his affair already, ‘Rong Yuan’ jumped out of Xiao Yu’s lap in fright and nervously shifted about his feet.

Gu Lingzhi’s eyes turned and she instantly changed to a jealous wife as she shouted, “What are you two doing?”

Xiao Yu jumped up in fear and as usual, her tears streamed down her face like a waterfall. Immediately, ‘Rong Yuan’ stood up protectively in front of Xiao Yu but he lowered his head in shame and admitted to Gu Lingzhi, “It’s all my fault. Xiao Yu did not do anything wrong. You can take your anger all out on me.”